Jock Itch Center - Rosemead, CARosemead Dermatologist Doctors for Jock ItchType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Rosemead * Sid Danesh MD  Facey Medical Group San Gabriel  Lawrence M Schall MD  Lo Medical Group  David A Voron MD Inc  Jen-Yee Shen MD  Dong Chang MD  Marion Quinn & Heather Butler MDs  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Marion Quinn & Heather Butler MDs  Robert B Seltzer MD  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Bennett & Shim MDs  James R Esther MD  Lenore Kakita MD  Paul J McAndrews MD  Bennett & Shim MDs  Huntington Dermatology Group  Christiaan P Hallman MD  Huntington Dermatology Group  Marilyn A Mehlmauer MD & Sogol Saghari MD  Marilyn A Mehlmauer MD & Sogol Saghari MD  Huntington Dermatology Group  Kaiser Permanente  Kaiser Permanente  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Fair Oaks  Irene Lao MD  Tommy H Chen MD  Preferred Dermatology  Fernando B Canon MD  USC Norris Cancer Center & Hospital Dermatology  USC Norris Cancer Center & Hospital Dermatology  Richard H Chu MD  Leopold G Hernandez MD  LAC & USC Medical Center  LAC & USC Medical Center  Gerard Nat MD  Gene J Lin MD  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Douglas A Blose MD  Christopher Ho MD  Kaiser Permanente Allergy & Dermatology  Magan Medical Clinic  Descanso Dermatology  Descanso Dermatology  Descanso Dermatology  Boston Dermatology  California Dermatology Center  Jacob Rispler MD  John J Guagenti MD  Alan Mantell MD  LA Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology Center  LA Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology Center  John J Estrada MD  Stuart L Shear MD  Jane Wada MD  Oshin Bojalian MD  Michael Novak MD Inc  Michael Novak MD Inc  Charles Salinger MD  Advanced Cosmetics & Dermatology Medical Center Inc  Daniel E Gormley MD  Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital Dermatology Dept  Kangihnn Paik MD  Drs Cho & Han  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Advanced Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Advanced Skin Care Medical Ctr  Lawrence Nichols MD  Rebecca L Fitzgerald MD  Talbert Medical Group  Amar Medical Group  Lisa Benest MD  Lisa Benest MD  Martin H Kay MD  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Jeff Ashley MD  Lakeside Medical Associates  David B Friedman MD  Edward M Kramer MD  William Coffey MD  Metropolitan Dermatology Medical Group  Talbert Medical Group  Laser Skin Care Center  Laser Skin Care Center  Vitiligo & Pigment Institute of Southern California  Laser Skin Care Center  George Tabor MD  Laser Skin Care Center Rosemead, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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Jock ItchWhat is jock itch? What does jock itch look like?Jock itch is a common, itchy rash of the groin. It can be a very intense itch with or without a visible red or pink rash in the groin folds and genitals. Jock itch is primarily a skin condition in men. The symptoms of jock itch may come and go, and many cases of jock itch resolve spontaneously without any treatment. Jock itch is primarily seen in the groin, although it may spread to the inner thighs, genitals (including penis, scrotum, labia, and vaginal opening), and anus. While jock itch is frequently noted in otherwise healthy patients, patients with diabetes and/or obesity are more susceptible. Possible causes of this common groin itch include irritation from tight or abrasive underwear, excess moisture, sweating, skin rubbing or friction, allergic problems, fungal infection, Candida (yeast) infection, and bacterial overgrowth or skin infection. Treatment of fungal-related jock itch may include one or a combination of antifungal shampoos to wash the groin, antifungal creams, and rarely antifungal pills. Treatment of jock itch that is not caused by fungus involves proper groin hygiene, keeping the area clean and dry, and washing frequently with gentle soap and water (especially after sweating or exercise). Jock itch causes a symmetrical red or pink rash on the sides of the groin folds. There may be a dry, scaly rash or a collection of small, pinpoint red or pink bumps at each hair follicle. Sometimes, there may be no rash at all.
What causes jock itch? Who gets jock itch?Jock itch is a basic problem with inflammation of the skin in the groin. This inflammation may be caused by simple mechanical irritation, infections like bacteria and yeasts, or other noninfectious skin conditions. Causes of jock itch include the following:
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